English Story: The Mysterious Island

This A1 English Story is designed for beginners. In this English Story reading paragraph, you have to read the paragraph carefully and answer the quiz below.

The Mysterious Island

As the small plane flew over the vast ocean, a fierce storm hit, causing the pilot to lose control. The plane crashed on a deserted island, and the only survivors were three friends – Alex, Ben, and Charlie. They found themselves surrounded by dense jungle, with no signs of civilization in sight. As they explored the island, they stumbled upon an ancient temple, hidden deep in the forest.

English Story: Questions

1. Where were the three friends when they crash-landed?
   
2. What happened to the pilot during the flight?
   
3. What did the three friends find as they explored the island?
   
4. Who were the three friends who survived the crash?

English Story: The Mysterious Island

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1.Where were the three friends when they crash-landed?

A ocean.

A deserted island.

A beach.

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2.What happened to the pilot during the flight?

The pilot was eating.

The pilot dose not lose control due to a fierce storm.

The pilot lost control due to a fierce storm.

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3.What did the three friends find as they explored the island?

An ancient temple.

An ancient treasure.

An ancient gold.

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4.Who were the three friends who survived the crash?

Alex, Jack, and Charlie.

Tom, Ben, and Sara.

Alex, Ben, and Charlie.

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Tips For practicing A1 reading in English:

Here’s a step-by-step approach to practicing A1 reading in English:

1. Gather Materials: Find simple texts like children’s books, basic restaurant menus, street signs, short picture descriptions, or A1-level graded readers.
2. Preview the Text: Before reading, look at any pictures or headings. What do you think the text will be about? This activates your prior knowledge.
3. Read Slowly and Carefully: Focus on understanding individual words and short phrases. Don’t rush!
4. Identify Familiar Words: Highlight or underline words you already know. This builds confidence.
5. Use a Dictionary (Sparingly): If you can’t guess the meaning, look up the word in a dictionary or use an online translator. But try to guess first.
6. Read Aloud: Reading aloud helps you connect the written word with its pronunciation.
7. Focus on Key Information: Identify the main topic, people, places, and actions in the text.
8. Answer Simple Questions: After reading, ask yourself basic questions like “Who?”, “What?”, “Where?”, and “When?”. If your material has comprehension questions, even better!
9. Review and Reread: Reread the text a few times to solidify your understanding. Each time, you’ll likely notice something new.
10. Keep it Consistent: Practice regularly, even if it’s just for 15-20 minutes a day. Consistency is key!